| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $27.37 | 5.155% | $28.7809 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.74 | 9.442% | $68.6639 | $68.66 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.66 | 10.496% | $160.9485 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.91 | 3.557% | $18.5471 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.25 | 6.200% | $150.0075 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.36 | 6.391% | $188.6951 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.74 | 12.385% | $82.8727 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.03 | $698.5157 | $698.52 | $698.50 | $698.50 | |